Rare USMC Eagle Globe & Anchor Officer Roll Collar Ornament, H&H, Droop Wing, NR
A rare pair of 1926 USMC, Droop Wing, Eagle Globe & Anchor, Officer Roll Collar Ornaments, marked H & H. In excellent used condition. For reference see U. A very nice pair. A nice addition to your USMC or EGA collection. Must be back in my hands 10 days from your receipt of the item. Description and photos speak for the item. I aviation aviator ocs quantico devices collar brass.
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Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Aviation Association Commemorative Plane Boxed
Original pre-war cast-metal desktop model of a twin-engine transport aircraft, presented as a commemorative/award by the Imperial Japanese Aviation Association (: / Romaji: Teikoku Hiko Kyokai). Box lid bears the ink stamp:??? (“Commemorative Item – Imperial Japanese Aviation Association”). Underside of the airplane is cast/engraved:?? . Metal alloy body (cast “white metal”/zinc type), nickel-silver tone. Two small propellers fitted. Size (photos with ruler): wingspan approx. 17-18 cm (? 7 in), length 13-14 cm (? 5-5.5 in). Period piece; not a modern reproduction. The Imperial Japanese Aviation Association was a semi-public national body active from the 1910s through the 1940s to promote aviation in Japan. It worked with government, Army/Navy, schools, and industry to popularize flying, sponsor air meets & model contests, publish magazines, and raise donation funds for aircraft procurement. Items like this were awards, presentation gifts, or donor premiums to encourage public support for aviation. What happened / what does it represent? A stylized model of a twin-engine transport (civil/military liaison & training types of the late 1930s). Such commemoratives were displayed in schools, clubs, and private homes-symbols of modern technology and national aviation pride on the eve of the Pacific War. Late 1930s-early 1940s (Showa pre-war years). The casting style, typography, and association mark match period souvenirs before 1945. Produced and awarded in Japan; the Association’s activities were nationwide, with headquarters in Tokyo and regional chapters. Why was it made? To promote aviation awareness, reward supporters, and commemorate events (air shows, exhibitions, donation drives, school programs). The clearly marked box and base show it was an official Association presentation. How was it made/used? Cast-metal body with plated finish; small press-fit propellers; presented in a plain kiri-style wood box stamped with the association name-practical packaging typical of period awards. Exact Japanese Marks (for researchers). Why collectors value this piece. Clearly association-marked on both box and model. Pre-WWII aviation object-bridges civil & military collecting fields. Compact desktop size; excellent display & research value. Imperial Japanese Aviation Association; Teikoku Hiko Kyokai; prewar Japan; aviation award; transport aircraft model; WWII home-front; propaganda; donor premium; original box; Japanese militaria; aeronautical history. Historical note: This item is offered as a period artifact for research/collecting purposes only. It does not endorse any past ideology. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Order of the Star of Romania, Type 1, 1906-1937, Cavaler Grade
Order of the Star of Romania. The ribbon is replica. Which I bought separately from the Orden to make the set.
Rare Chinese 1936 Xi’an Incident Commemorative Bronze Medal with Ribbon
This medal commemorates the Xi’an Incident of 1936, a major turning point in the Chinese Civil War and the lead-up to WWII. The incident involved the kidnapping of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek by his own generals to force a United Front against Japanese aggression. Design Details. Obverse: Features a central image of a traditional Chinese gate/palace structure (likely a gate in Xi’an) with birds flying above and a textured background. The medal is shaped in a distinctive stepped, four-pointed star or sunburst pattern. Reverse: Features a clear Chinese inscription: (Chiang Kai-shek Xi’an Incident Commemorative Medal) and the date 1936. Ribbon: Includes the original red, blue, and white striped ribbon on a five-sided metal suspension backer with a safety-pin style attachment. Condition Report. Metal: Shows a natural aged patina with some minor surface oxidation consistent with its 90-year age. High points of the relief are well-preserved. Ribbon: The silk shows some fraying and wear at the suspension point, as shown in photos. The colors remain distinct. Attachment: The rear pin is intact and functional. Measurements. Total Height: Approximately 3.5 inches. Medal Width: Approximately 1.75 inches. Please refer to the photos with the tape measure for exact scaling.
WWII Imperial Japanese Manchukuo Emperor Puyi Visit Photo Album 1935
Thank you for your interest. This is an original photo album documenting the official visit of. Manchukuo Emperor Puyi to Japan in 1935 (Showa 10). Who was Puyi? The last Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (China). Later installed as the Emperor of Manchukuo under Japanese influence. He represents a unique figure in world history. ? A fallen emperor turned into the symbolic ruler of a newly created state. Why did he visit Japan in 1935? This visit was not a casual trip. ? A major political and ceremonial event to demonstrate the alliance between Imperial Japan and Manchukuo. During this visit, Puyi. Was formally welcomed at major stations and cities. Inspected military units (Army & Navy). Attended official ceremonies and state events. ? In essence, this was a carefully staged political performance. What this album contains. This album visually records that historic visit, including. Arrival scenes at railway stations. Military parades and ceremonial formations. Official receptions and processions. ? It is a primary historical record, not a later reproduction. Why this item is rare. This piece stands out because. This album documents a specific, short-lived event. It combines photographs + printed explanations. Original binding and storage case are still present. ? Items like this rarely appear on the market. Age-related stains, wear, and discoloration. Damage to outer case. Signs of use consistent with age. Please check photos carefully for details. Collector’s perspective. This is more than a photo album. ? A visual record of a vanished state. ? A document of Imperial Japan’s political narrative. ? A rare surviving piece of 20th-century history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
WW1 Marine USMC General Logan Feland Belleau Wood Hero Photo + Autograph Marine
Rare original 1920’s photograph and 1919 dated signature of Logan Feland, a General in the Marine Corps who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, 5 Silver Stars and the Navy and Army Distinguished Service Medals during WW1 and was commander of the 5th Regiment. He is prominently noted for his heroic actions at Belleau Wood and as commander at Soissons, Blanc Mont and the Argonne. His original signature comes from when he was commander of the 2nd Brigade and part of the Guardia Nacional Dominicana in 1919.
N? 86685 China Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal Numbered Named Clayton Cox 1929
United States Marine Corps private 1st class Clayton Ward Cox was born September 22nd 1904 in West Virginia. Clayton enlisted as a private in the U. Marines on September 29th 1925 in Paris Island, South Carolina. He qualified as a marksman in December 1925 and spent the next 2 years training at Paris Island, S. Cox sailed for Nicaragua with the Forty-Seventh Company, First Battalion, Eleventh Regiment, Second Brigade aboard the U. Saratoga on January 26th 1928, arriving and disembarking at Corinto, Nicaragua on February 16th. Cox engaged enemy forces on May 13th and 14th near Cau, Nicaragua. Cox reenlisted and was transferred to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba in April 1931. By September 1931 Cox was serving with Headquarters Company, First Brigade in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Cox would remain stationed in Haiti the next 2 years before he sailed aboard the U. Chaumont to Shanghai China in September 1933. He was transferred to Company “G”, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. The regiment was there to protect American interests in the Shanghai International Settlement, a politically sensitive role. By late 1934, the 2nd Battalion was quartered in the Chengtu Compound. In September 1935 Pvt. Cox sailed back aboard the Chaumont to San Fransisco, California where he was discharged from the Marines on September 27th of that 1935. United States Marine Corps private 1st class Clayton Ward Cox passed away February 2nd 1947 in Nemours, West Virginia. I will include 45 full size color printed copies of the research presented. ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. RE-RIBBONED DRAPE TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
1933 Special Orders Maj Charles P. Stivers CO 2nd Bn 9th Inf, Fire Marshal & Co
Of authentic, typed extracts from. Army Special Orders No. Issued at Fort Sam Houston, Texas (Headquarters, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division). These are official documents (bullets 10-11 on one sheet, 12-13 on the other), noting the appointment of. Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (“Manchus”). During World War II, with a distinguished career in the interwar and wartime U. This makes these early-1930s documents rare primary sources documenting the promotion/appointment of a future flag-rank officer in the storied 9th Infantry (part of the famous 2nd “Indianhead” Division, long based at Fort Sam Houston).